Manchester United sign £72m striker

Manchester United have announced the signing of Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.

The 20-year-old Hojlund has signed for Man Utd from Atalanta.His deal is worth an initial £64m, plus £8m in add-ons, according to various reports.

Hojlund was presented to United supporters ahead of their final pre-season game at Old Trafford against Lens on Saturday which Manchester won 3-1.

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“He is really a front man, very direct to the goal,” the boss said. “A very good presser, a physical presence and I think in the balance of this squad we needed that.

Hojlund a good signing for Manchester United

“Alongside Rashford, [he is] another player who is direct and can score goals and that is all in his mind – he wants to score goals,” said Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag on the club’s website.

Having signed a contract with United running until June 2028, with the option of a further year, Rasmus has time to develop and improve as a Manchester player.

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“I think he has such a huge potential and now it is up first to him to explore that and we will support him – all the coaches,” ten Haf said.

“l’m sure the whole team was waiting for a type like him and they will integrate and in the dressing room or on the pitch they will help him.

“But as I said, finally the player – he has to prove it,” said the Manchester United coach.

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